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October 18, 2012

Former CBS President Can't Speaks to Red Hawks Rock the Vote at MSU Lindsay Rassmann Managing Editor

Former CBS President Andrew Heyward appears on Carpe Diem.

Stephanie Agudelo Assistant News Editor

For students in the School of Communication and Media (SCM), any opportunity to speak with someone successful in the media industry could be incredibly beneficial and career-changing. Yet, when students

think of successful media professionals, they also seem to think that most of those people are inaccessible and that asking them for advice would be nearly impossible.

However, the SCM has recently launched a speaker series that will now allow students to

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have that opportunity.

On Oct. 11, the SCM launched the speaker series with Andrew Heyward, former president of CBS. Heyward is a 12-time Emmy Awardwinning producer who held his position from 1996-2005. He is currently a Senior Advisor

for Marketplace LLC, Monitor Group’s digital media practice, a multinational management consulting firm.

The series launch took place in University Hall and was led by Merrill Brown, Director of SCM, CBS Continued on Page 4

It wasn’t for a lack of trying, but after the successful registration of nearly 3,000 resident students, Montclair State University’s request to have polling stations on campus for this November’s election has been denied.

The news came Oct. 15 from the Board of Elections. In a letter to Montclair State University, they stated, “A new voting district on the ground Voting Continued on Page 6

Assault Driving Employees Away

Recent assault on a shuttle driver by a student endangers employees

The Montclarion | Lynka Tanaka

Shuttles carry students all across campus, but some of these students are putting the drivers in danger.

James Gavin Contributing Writer

A quiet shuttle drive became dangerous about two weeks ago. A shuttle driver was harassed and assaulted by a student on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

The shuttle drivers on our campus often have to put up with some nuisances on campus. Loud students, overcrowded buses and intoxicated Thursday night riders are only some of the is-

sues drivers have to deal with.

Still, most students try to remain respectable to the shuttle drivers while they are working. However, a student expressed hateful remarks and ac-

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tions towards an MSU shuttle driver.

At 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 in Lot 60, a student signaled a shuttle to pick him up at a non-pick up area. Buses here must follow the policy of only picking up and

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A New Way to Stop "Apple Picking"

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Campus Guides: Surviving the Change in Seasons

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dropping off students at designated areas, so the driver could not stop to pick up the student.

The student responded by spitting on the bus and shouting racial slurs

Broadway Dazzles with a Childhood Fantasy

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Tales of Silenced Youth

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On Oct. 10: Two female residents of Hawk Crossings reported a theft by decep-

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On Oct. 12: A male resident of Alice Paul Hall reported an act of criminal mischief

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On Oct. 12: Kelly Williams, 18, of Titusville, was charged with disorderly conduct,

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On Oct. 12: Nathaniel Mandieta, 23, of Long Branch, was charged with disorderly

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On Oct. 12: Brian Flores, 19, of Union, was charged with defiant trespass while in

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On Oct. 12: A female student reported the theft of her unsecured jacket from Lot

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tion. They were trying to purchase tickets off of Craigslist. When the money was sent, they never received the tickets. This matter is under investigation. to his door. Graffiti was discovered written on his door.

defiant trespassing and public intoxication while in Lot 60. She is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

conduct while in Lot 60. He is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Lot 60. He is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

60. This matter is under investigation.

On Oct. 12: A female student reported being harassed be a former roommate while in Gibson Hall. The victim declined to pursue charges in this matter.

8 sixth floor laundry room. This matter is under investigation.

On Oct. 15: A female resident reported a theft of her car from Lot 47. This matter 9 is under investigation.

On Oct. 14: A male resident of Freeman Hall reported a theft of clothing from the

Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station from any campus phone at T-I-P-S (8477). All calls are strictly confidential.

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A New Way to Stop 'Apple Picking' Brittany Ungano Staff Writer

With the release of the new iPhone 5, the New York City Police Department is starting its own movement.

On Sept. 21, when the new iPhone was released, the NYPD started Operation ID. This movement is to help victims find their lost or stolen phones or other electronic devices.

All you need to do is give police the serial number for your new phone and they will make sure the phone is returned to you if it's stolen and recovered by officers.

There are a few added features to the iPhone 5. On the outside, the iPhone 5's main difference is its taller, thinner design. The display now measures 4 inches diagonally, compared to 3.5 inches. This gives an extra row of icons and more space for browsing apps and movies.

Inside there's LTE support, a faster A6 chip, camera improvements and an extra microphone.

Also, the back of the new device is mainly metal, though there are glass windows on the top and bottom of the phone.

However, one of the biggest features found on this device and older iPhones with the new iOS 6 upgrade is the ability to turn on “Find My iPhone.”

By going into the phone's settings, users can enable this feature by going into the iCloud tab.

In doing so, iPhone users enable the ability to track their iPhone from either a computer or another smartphone.

Apple has slowly taken over college campuses. Students can frequently be seen texting, Instragraming or updating their Facebook from their iPhones.

Android users can also download a third-party application similar to “Find My iPhone” to track their own devices.

"The theft of Apple phones and other hand-held devices drove the spike in robberies and larceny this year,” said NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly in a statement. “Individuals alert to their surroundings are less likely to become victims, and Operation ID will help those whose property is lost or stolen to get it back."

On Sept. 21, officers were stationed at 21 retailers throughout New York, including six Apple Stores, seven Verizon retailers and eight AT&T retailers as part of Operation ID. This program is free to the public. Officers will register the serial number of iPhones or any

Shuttle

is a great idea because iPhones are wanted by almost everyone," said student Catarina Neto.

"Those who can't afford the new iPhone and see one that is unattended just may steal it so they can have one. iPhones are very expensive and if mine were stolen, I wouldn't want to spend another few hundred dollars to get another. The Operation ID serves its purpose so police will be able to track my phone down."

"It makes sense because the phone essentially is a GPS," said student Jake Campbell. "If it gets stolen, you should be able to track it down."

However, Operation ID is not just for the iPhone 5 or Apple products. The NYPD will take the serial number for any and all "valuable portable electronics."

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at the driver. A key witness to the incident reported the crime and an arrest was made on Oct. 11.

In the weekly police blotter issued by the University Police Department, it was reported that "On Oct. 11, Joseph Finnerty, 21, of North Caldwell, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and bias intimidation on a shuttle bus driver while in Lot 60. He is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court."

“This was an outrageous display of hate that is completely unacceptable here at MSU," Lieutenant Paul Giardino of UPD stated about the incident.

"The employees of Transportation Services provide a very necessary service to thousands of students each day without incident. This isolated act of hate should not be reflective of the entire community.”

Students around the campus agree with Lt. Giardino, stating the slogan seen all over campus, “Hate is not an MSU value.”

Several students that were questioned about their feelings in regards to the incident stated how wrong it was.

“The driver was doing what he was supposed to," said Kevin Young, a sophomore computer science major. "I’m sure public transit gets a little unneeded disrespect, but nobody should treat them this way, especially

electronic devices along with the owner's name and contact information free of charge.

According to New York News and Features, more than 4,000 Apple devices have been reported stolen this year. This has drastically increased from the 2,696 that were swiped last year. As a result, grand larceny is up 10 percent. The police have started calling it "Apple picking."

"It's about time that all the carriers actually take command of the fact that they have unique IDs with their phones, and when phones are stolen, they should be off the market," said product manager Kaushal Sampat while waiting in line for the new phone.

MSU students are also happy with the new program.

"I think that Operation ID

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when someone wants them to do something that isn’t their job.”

Film student Greg McManus said, “I have never personally seen someone mistreating the drivers on the shuttle, but since I do hear a lot of complaints about the shuttles, I'm sure that it happens.”

Problems on the shuttles are well-known, even if they are not prevalent enough to be noticed by every student.

Lt. Giardino insists, however, that these incidents are rare.

“There are reports, from time to time, of passengers giving drivers a hard time, but nothing that rises to the level of assault and/ or bias intimidation," said Lt. Giardino. "Overall, the shuttle system is safe and the University Police officers on patrol monitor shuttle stops and buses throughout the day and night.”

Events of harassment and hate are unfortunately common on college campuses, including MSU. Threats against others due to their sexual orientation or race occurred last year. However, as a community, MSU has the power to take these embarrassing events and move past them, learning and growing by overcoming these hateful implications.

The victim continues to drive the shuttle, and the perpetrator of the crime faces charges of aggravated assault on a motorbus

who introduced Heyward and interviewed him for the majority of the hour. The dialogue revolved not only on his experience in the entertainment industry, but also focused on the importance of his advice for the future generation of communication professionals.

"We're launching the series to provide faculty and others in the school with the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with leaders in the field as a means to stay current and spur new ideas," Brown said.

“Through the experience our speakers bring, our students will gain a clear understanding of the communications industry and be provided with a unique experience that will assist in crystallizing their professional passions."

Perhaps the most important questions Heyward answered were indeed those that addressed the concerns of a new generation hoping to find their passion in the industry.

When asked what his advice for current students in the program would be, Heyward responded, “I think finding the right balance between theory and practice is important. This is a fine university. It’s not a trade school or vocational school. This is not the place where I would worry about learning exactly how to produce a television news show. At least, I wouldn’t do that at the expense of understanding some of the things we have here, which is a little bit of the history and a little bit of the ethical underbiddings of the business, all of which will help you understand

what’s actually important to you and will help you make better choices about your career."

He also explained, “It was a lot easier in my day because there were a lot fewer choices. If you wanted to work for television, you’d go and work for the local

"Finding the right balance between theory and practice is important."

-Andrew Heyward, former president of CBS

news station. Now you have an enormous number of choices for working in news or media in general.”

This is the second speaker series within the SCM following the Film Forum, which is sponsored by the Filmmaking Program.

Each series will serve as a way for students to become informed about their future careers by speaking with someone who has already made an impact in the business.

Both the Film Forum and this series reflect the aggressive approach of the School in creating valuable, inventive and unique opportunities for our students," Brown said.

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Pelican Report from Around the World Ethan Fria Assistant News Editor

-Around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, several valuable paintings were stolen from the Kunsthal museum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The paintings' artists include Picasso, Matisse, Monet and Freud.

-On Tuesday, following a two year heroin trafficking investigation, approximately 200 police officers made 42 arrests in a series of raids in Mulhouse, Germany.

-On Tuesday night, Candy Crowley hosted the second presidential debate in New York. She was the first woman to host a debate in over 20 years.

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of Montclair State University will not be possible at this time due to New Jersey State Statues 19:4-15.”

Simply put, there is not enough time to create new polling districts from the time when the request was put in earlier this month on Oct. 3.

Students who live in Blanton, The Heights or any of the Clove residences who are registered in Passaic County will go to St. George Anitochian Orthodox Church in Little Falls.

Resident students of Russ and Freeman, who are registered in Essex County, will go to the Bradford School located on Mt. Hebron Road in Montclair.

To help students get to these polling sites, the University is facilitating a shuttle service to both locations. Shuttle services will be offered on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, and will run roughly every hour from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polls close at 8 p.m.

While shuttle services will be offered for all resident students to both polling sites, students who are registered in Essex County are within ten minutes walking distance of the Bradford School, should they choose to enjoy the fall weather and not depend on shuttles.

In order to accommodate for the hundreds of new voters coming from Montclair’s campus, Passaic County is making necessary increases in staff and supplies. Two additional voting

machines will be added, making four in total. Voting registration books will be divided into four books instead of the normal two, and four additional board workers will be assigned to the polling location, making eight total.

While polling sites will not be on Montclair’s campus for this election, the University is still pushing to have polling sites on campus for next November’s gubernatorial election. Additionally, the University will have a legal team of pro bono attorneys present at both polling sites.

They will be there to assist Montclair State students in making sure that any registered student who wants to vote can.

Of the 4,300 resident students on campus, nearly 3,000 registered this fall to vote in either Essex or Passaic Counties, respectively.

In a letter from the Passaic County Board of Elections, they applaud Montclair State’s registration efforts, saying, “It is very encouraging to know that you are taking active efforts to insure that your student body is registered to vote.”

Resident students who registered to vote at their school addresses should be on the lookout for more information as Election Day nears. Voter registration cards, as well as a sample ballots, will be sent out soon and can provide students with more information.

To find your polling place or for more

election information, visit vote411.com.

-Mass production of a cardboard bike, invented by Israeli Izhar Gafni, is projected to begin within the next few months. The bike will not only change transportation accessibility, but also how factories manufacture goods.

-Cuba has announced the removal of what the government calls exit permits. As it was, citizens must purchase a permit before foreign travel. Now, all citizens will need is a valid passport and visa.

-The FDA reported Monday that more people may be at risk of contamination from painkillers made at a Massachusetts drug company. The company was recently linked to a meningitis outbreak.

-An agent for the Central Intelligence Agency was among those killed in a suicide bombing at an Afghan intelligence office, the latest so-called "insider attack" in the war.

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Jacquelyn Loder Staff Writer

Live. Love. Leather.

You no longer have to own a motorcycle to be eligible to wear a leather jacket. Nowadays, it can be paired with almost anything.

As of right now, I believe leather jackets are the best article of clothing for fall. Tweet me @MSU_fashion is you disagree.

Caroline Ogando, a dance major here at MSU, seemed to agree with me. “I have an obsession with my leather jacket,” she said. She tugged at the bottom hemline of her jacket and continued, “They’re good for fall — not too cold, not too hot — and they’re perfect.”

It wasn’t hard to find a variety of my fellow Montclair students wearing this fashion trend as I scouted the campus. This item of clothing will be tough to beat for fall. Leather jackets typically have a strong, masculine, rough vibe. That’s why I usually like to wear feminine articles of clothing to contrast it. However, it can be worn with basically anything

I also agree with Amanda Olsen, broadcasting major, who was caught sporting a black leather jacket.

“It is the best item of clothing you can have. You can dress it up, you can dress it down, you can take it to school, you can take it to the workplace, and you can actually go clubbing with a leather jacket, too. When you wear a leather jacket, it just makes your outfit look good. You don’t know what to wear, you just throw a leather jacket on and you look good for the rest of the day,” she said.

The best part is that there are so many colors you can choose from and different styles you can sport. My favorite leather jackets have intricate details like my very own white leather jacket with studs on the lapel. Find one that best suits you and rock it!

Follow for your daily dose of fashion. @MSU_fashion.

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Jacquelyn Rodriguez Contributing Writer

Campus Guide: Surviving the Change in Seasons

With fall officially in full swing and winter peeking its head around the corner, it has become increasingly frigid on campus.

Sometimes it’s so cold, I can sometimes feel my face begin to dry and crack. With that said, I created a “Survival Guide” to help you stay warm, moisturized and of course, fashionable! I don’t believe in compromising style to deal with the chilly temperatures that are upon us and neither should you.

Survival Tip One: Survival Tip Two:

Always have a knitted scarf on hand. Knitted

Wear a hat. Seriously, wearing a hat is so cruscarves have become a hot item in past years and most cial as the temperatures drop, especially for those late importantly, they are inexpensive. My suggestion is to night classes. Your head is the easiest way to lose any try to find a knitted scarf in the “infinity” style, that heat your body creates. When it’s thirty degrees outway it’s long enough to wrap around your neck and side and your body is saying “ERMAHGERD, IZ SER cover your head.

CERLD OURT,” your body goes into a frenzy to create

Scarves are a universal piece and a must-have heat. item for both sexes, so men, don’t be shy! If anything,

The powerhouse of the heat comes from your it makes you look a tad more presentable and it also head, and when it isn’t covered you will not only be saves you from getting a vicious cold. So, c’mon! Wear freezing but you will get a killer headache and most a scarf! There is absolutely no shame in it. likely a cold after that. If you want a knitted hat to

Don’t know where to find knitted scarves? H&M match your knitted scarf, then I strongly encourage it! has an abundance of knitted scarves and in the “infin As long as you’re wearing something that conity” style, too! Forever 21, ASOS, American Eagle and tours to your noggin and keeps it shielded from the ZARA carries them as well.

cold, then you are good to go.

Survival Tip Three:

Unsure of what color to get?

Use lip balm. It’s always vital to keep your lips If you’re like me and wear your moisturized because honestly, having chapped lips is scarf with everything, stick to neunot only unappealing but it causes cracked lips, split trals (grey, navy, black, red, beige) lips and, worst of all, peeling lips. They are all equally just so it flows with everything else annoying and unsightly, so it’s always good to have lip you are wearing. Keep those necks balm around. up, happy people!

There are three lip balm products that I swear by: Burt’s Bees, EOS and my favorite, but extremely pricey at $25 a tube, Sugar Advanced Lip Therapy by Fresh. But let’s stray away from the luxury item and focus on Burt’s and EOS. I love both of them and they equally get the job done. However, from experience, I

had noticed that Burt’s Bee’s is a little greasier than Survival Tip Four: Survival Tip Five: EOS, probably because its purpose is for extremely

In addition to keeping your

When it comes to the fall, dried lips. EOS is smooth, creamy and it moisturizes lips moisturized, take the extra it usually means one thing when in seconds, not to mention having the cutest presentastep and moisturize your face and it comes to shoes — boots! Now, I tion and many flavors, too! hands every morning, afternoon understand that Uggs are comfort If you don’t use lip balm often, I highly recomand night. able and hassle-free, but ladies, mend EOS. It’s that great. If you can, splurge on the

Having your face exposed are they really that stylish? Here $25 lip balm. It’s worth the price but not very economito the wind every time you leave a are two essential alternative boots cal for college students. EOS and Burt’s Bees can be building results in a direct target that you need in your wardrobe. found at Target. for frigid winds. Try to get a face cream that has sun protection formulated in it. Although

Ankle boots: Also known as booties. They’re it’s freezing outside, the UV rays are still there. the most versatile pair of boots on the market. You can

Unless your skin is really, really dry, make sure wear them with leggings, dresses or my two personal your face creams are oil-free to prevent breakouts. As favorites, a jewel-toned maxi skirt or a pair of jeans for hand creams, remember our lip balm favorite, EOS? rolled up to the top of the boot.

They have a hand cream line that’s divine! The hand

Riding boots: These boots are the classiest out cream is silky and it doesn’t leave a greasy film on your of the three. When investing in riding boots, you rehands. It quickly moisturizes and comes in travel size ally want to make a solid purchase, so go ahead and so you can keep it with you at all times. It’s really easy splurge and make sure they are genuine leather beto get dry skin in the fall and winter since blistering cause if they aren’t, they will only last a few seasons. winds are always nipping away at you, so try to keep your skin moisturized to prevent it from cracking.

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“You Made Your Bed, Now Lie in It” Part 2: The Aftermath

Suzanne Joblonski Staff Writer

Within days of fleeing my abuser, we were out of harm’s way and living with my mother. Though it was supposed to be a temporary situation, it was not. Much to her obvious annoyance, my son and I stayed with her for about two years. It was also during this time that I realized how I was living in abusive situations long before I had been married.

My son, who had been classified as speech-delayed a few years before, was nonverbal at the time, but he expressed his sadness and anger in other ways. He became aggressive towards me, my mother and even her cat. He acted out violently whenever he could not get his way. His aggression only increased when his father failed to show up for his bi-weekly visit. In addition, on the handful of times he did, my son came home worse than before. He broke things as he tore apart the house. I knew he and I both needed help, but I had no idea where to look for it.

I remember the call to 911. Two officers showed up and mockingly laughed at two women who “could not handle a six year old.” Mind you, my son may have been small in height, but he was strong. I was afraid.

After this incident, my mother wanted us out. She suggested that we find somewhere else to live. “A shelter might be better” are the words I remember as we sat there on the front stoop.

After locating the programs that offered this type of assistance, I could not fathom moving into a place full of strangers, giving up the job I was on leave from or even

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how I was going to raise my son alone.

Prior to leaving his father for good, he had been the one “raising” our son, while I went to work. It is was not that I did know not how to be a mother; I was never given a chance to be the mother I wanted to be or could be, while in this abusive relationship. My focus and concentration were warped.

During this time, the World Trade Center, United Flight 93, and The Pentagon were destroyed by individuals who thought as my abuser did, act out violently when you cannot get your way. We are going to do anything to get in control of something controlling us.

I made another call to 911. This time, six officers responded. The same two were also there. This time they were not laughing. We made our way into the ambulance en route to the nearest hospital. I do not remember much of the time waiting which felt like forever, but my son was admitted onto the children’s psychiatric ward where he stayed for six weeks. He was the youngest one there. I was devastated.

In the days I visited him, they were trying their best. I felt as if I were in some kind of bad dream I could not wake from.

The staff shared with me how cooperative he was and could not possibly see the behaviors I had described to warrant his stay, yet the doctors and social workers blamed me for my parenting skills. I should have been able to discipline and correct his errant ways on my own. He was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD, which explained why he was behaving the way he did. I just did not know that at the time.

Within a few short years, he went from living with developmental disabilities to now living with behavioral disabilities. This was too much for me to handle alone. I needed and wanted support at this time, finding none in my immediate circle. The pressure for me to leave my mother’s apartment was mounting, not just from her, but now from my sister as well. Suddenly, relatives and family friends were also joining the chorus. “You made your bed, now lie in it.”

The lack of family support did not deter me from trying to find help. I eventually joined a support group and got into counseling.

Unfortunately, the counselor who had “years of experience working with DV victims” and I clashed on the topic of not informing his father about our son’s whereabouts. I felt that if I would have contacted him, the orders of protection I had against him could be voided, as there was a stipulation for us to have no communication by any means. I also thought it would be best that my son was out of harm’s way, as he was often the target of his father’s abuse when I was not home.

I learned the hospital staff did reach out to him anyway, but was refused entry when he showed up, as he was only permitted by court order to visit on Sundays. At least six Sundays came and went, and his father never bothered to visit or attempt to check in on how his son was faring. All that would be beneficial in later court proceedings, but in the moment, it was crushing my son who could not understand. There was a time I made a visit and was allowed to meet with him in his room as he earned that reward. We were sitting on his bed when he put his hands around my neck. It was then I realized he witnessed everything his father did to me, even though I thought he was in the bathroom at the time. I immediately informed the nurse. She asked him, “Why are you doing this to your mother?”

He replied, “I saw my fardder do it to my mudder.”

I left there crying uncontrollably. The staff threatened that if I did not come back, they would be placing a call to child protective services. These were the very same people who then had the power to remove children from homes that were exposed to the domestic violence I had avoided years before. I thought I was going to do one better. I would contact them myself.

I had a very helpful caseworker explain what was available to us. It was not much, so when my son was discharged from the hospital, all we had were referrals to an outpatient mental health clinic. We went to the intake appointment. Each time I shared what was happening was like reliving the abuse all over again. His behaviors were not improving. I was wilting away. Something had to be done.

I made a follow-up call to the child protective worker and asked how I can make voluntary placement. I followed the steps and my son was now in their custody. This move divided my mother, family and I even further. They did not agree with me, but did not offer suggestions on how to better the situation. It was a hard time being away from my son, but I kept all but one visit to the site to let him know I was still there for him. At another court date my abuser’s attorney motioned a visitation arrangement. I was in the courtroom unrepresented and decided to ask for an attorney, especially since my son was no longer in my care, but in the state’s custody. I shared everything with the attorney assigned to me who thought it best we mention it when we came back from adjournment two months later.

When the judge learned that my son was in foster care, she ordered a law guardian be placed on the case and my son return to court the next day. My son and his father reunited for all about five minutes. Hugging and laughing as if they had never been apart. The law guardian observed and reported his recommendations to the court. I lost custody and was ordered to attend supervised visitation and parenting classes. I had also been allowed to communicate with him over the phone three times a week.

His father made those six months hell not just for me, but for the son he claimed to love. It was worse than the grieving I experienced after burying my youngest son. His actions reminded me of the threat he made, “I will do something to hurt your heart.” The phone calls were supposed to be a half hour each time, but when he allowed me to get through, it would be for only the last few minutes, so my son and I never got to say much besides, “I love you.” When I would show up for visitation, I would find that the half hour I was permitted was scrutinized as staff recorded our interactions. I could not answer questions my son had, nor could I promise when and if we would reunite. What made it worse was that I had to walk the same path to the train to return home. I would notice that my son and his father would be watching us from the corner doughnut shop. Since there was an order of protection served against me at the judge’s suggestion from an earlier court date, I had to pretend I did not see my own son sitting there. I left visits feeling worse than I did going to them. I knew we would not be defeated.

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Tales of Silenced Youth she succeeded. Although many have been trying to justify her death, like Anonymous, there has been no success.

There are many cases of suicidal teens and bullying, but it’s the controversial feelings behind the Amanda Todd case that makes it a popular topic. We were taught at a very young age that indecent self-exposure is never appropriate, decent or safe.

We are taught that there are online predators that target younger children. They are a threat many younger children fall victim to. Many feel that Amanda is partly to blame, as we are taught about the potential threat the internet can cause.

There are some users of Facebook that put all the blame on Amanda.

They call her derogatory names and claim that she “had this coming,” but the internet also provides some glimmer of hope.

Many have commented on her video showing their support as well as making pages in memory of her. Another important factor to this case is the bias behind it. When a girl exposes herself inde-

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he death of Amanda Todd has become a very popular topic this past week. She posted a YouTube video on Sept. 7th called “My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm.” In the video she holds up cards, displaying chronologically what happened to her. The cards explain how horribly she was bullied, the mistakes she made and her first attempt at suicide.

Now there is controversy surrounding the case.

Amanda admits

that when she flashed a stranger on a webcam when she was in middle school, the man found out who she was and constantly blackmailed her, causing her family to move numerous times.

We see her fall into despair, how this one stupid mistake caused so much insecurity in her. She was bullied and isolated everywhere she went to the point of loneliness, which brought her to seek out hope in a boy, who toys with her emotions. It was one stupid mistake that led to her second suicide attempt, in which

cently, she receives more backlash for it. There are males all over Chatroullete that constantly expose their indecencies and never get punished for it. This one girl dies and people still have the nerve to call her out for what she has done.

It’s almost as disturbing as the fact that this gained so much attention.

There are more tragic tales out there in this world and it takes an underage teen to expose herself for people to recognize how serious bullying is. The reason people argue that it was her fault is because others suffer from the hands of bullies, people who have never done anything wrong.

One good example is Sophie Lancaster, who was beaten to death while protecting her boyfriend.

She was an outcast just like Amanda Todd and the only reason you can find her on the internet is because the campaign “Louder than War” was created in her honor.

Why isn’t “Louder than War” a more well- known campaign? It was created so that those who are outcasts can feel free to

express themselves.

Amanda Todd’s death was not a national tragedy, but it also shouldn’t be thought as of as something small.

Regardless of what people might think of her and her promiscuous behavior, a family still lost their daughter on Oct. 10.

Even if you can’t find any sort of respect for her, it is still proof that many people out there are being bullied, even people like former Rutgers student Tyler Clementi. Clementi, for those of you who don’t remember, was the Rutgers student who was streamed having sexual relations with another male student. He was harassed afterwards, which led him to commit suicide. It is because of Clementi that New Jersey is creating new anti-bullying laws.

If we can learn anything from these cases, it’s that bullying exists even if it does not present itself in front of you.

We should always be aware of what we say whether it be online or offline.

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e’ve all likely experienced the fury of having no idea where our phone is.

Panic and unrest courses through our veins until we have located our phone and cushioned it safely in our pocket or purse.

With the expense and novelty of cell phones, such as the new iPhone 5, many are taking measures to protect their phone from harm in whatever way they can.

We purchase cases and screen protectors to prevent our phones from breaking, and in a more recent series of events, some of

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us have taken action to security blanket against protect our phone against potential theft. This new pickpockets and theft. tracking system opens up The New York City the possibility for all sorts Police Department reof new technology in the ally instituted the new field of protecting people’s Operation ID, a system valuables. of tracking iPhones and Though Operation ID other electronic valuables is nascent, the potential by using the phone’s sefor phone and electronic rial code. When an iPsecurity is immense. hone is found or turned Hannah Scherba | The the Montclarion Consider fact that over to the NYPD, officers Apple released software can now make an effort to on the iPhone 5 called find the original owner of “Find My Phone” which the phone by looking up tracks a phone’s locathe phone’s serial number tion if it is lost or stolen. and then contacting the What is stopping Apple’s corresponding owner with major competitors from information about his or mimicking the iPhone’s her phone’s whereabouts. new security inventions For iPhone owners, and possibly improving whose phones are often them to gain headway a personal investment, in the race to be the best this news offers a new phone in the nation? It’s

very possible that now models from all major cell phone carriers will incorporate ideas similar to Operation ID or the “Find My Phone” application.

Buyers can consequently expect the prices of phones to rise with the addition of novelty tracking technology, and the newly opened possibilities in the field, open opportunities to innovative app and software developers.

The possibilities for future creativity are seemingly boundless, instructed by Apple’s example.

The only downside we can see to the Operation ID currently is that it is only worthwhile if one spends a lot of time in New York City, or suspects that a phone thief would take his or her phone to the city to peddle. For people who live in South Jersey and rarely visit New York, the investment proves less impressive.

However, as competing phone companies may follow in Apple’s footsteps, many police departments nationwide may follow the NYPD’s example and

institute a system similar to Operation ID. Nevertheless, since Operation ID runs for many different types of electronics (i.e. not just Apple products), it may be a worthwhile investment for anyone who frequents New York or its suburbs.

For those who select a more economic phone than a smartphone, but splurge on music players or tablets, it may be wisest to follow the aphorism “you can never be too careful.”

If a safety service is provided, and moreover provided for free, it’s in your best interest to protect your financial investments as much as you can. Now, citizens in our area can take preventive measures against losing their phone, so why not find out more about the locations of Operation ID and do all you can to make sure your valuables stay yours.

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Loathing Over The Loan Situation Converting the college system to fit our budgets

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his fall, I find myself hungry for as much information as I can get my hands on about Joeclyn Choi this year’s columnist presidential election. When I pass by the newspaper kiosks around campus, I find myself picking up not one, but up to three different newspapers to fact check and then to cross-fact check with several websites.

For those of you not familiar with the term, fact checking is very au courant this year. Newspapers and websites basically list various sound bites followed by facts from reliable sources that support or do not support what was said to the public.

We are in mid-debate season and I find myself undecided.

Granted, I know less then would like to about the business

of politics, and yet, I want to celebrate democracy and my voice and vote as a citizen of this great nation.

My peers and I are most concerned with the candidate’s positions on student loans because this outcome will affect us the most. The candidate’s views on this issue will not only affect many of my fellow classmates, but they feel that their views may reflect on how the two candidates see social responsibility, how will they, as leaders, do what is best for the nation as a whole?

Governor Romney advises students to not take on too much debt and tells us to not expect the government to take the debt they take on. In March, he told an Ohio student to shop around for something reasonably priced.

He advises students to look into scholarships, join the military and ask their parents. As a military veteran who is receiving Montgomery GI Bill benefits to pay for a state school and not accruing debt, I could probably be a poster child for his campaign.

Obama’s view is that not ev-

eryone is fit for the armed forces.

Not everyone, like me, wants to travel the world. Not everyone can fit neatly into one of these very limited choices. Obama would like to give as much opportunity and choice to as many people as possible.

Romney’s advice may have some problems in it, but so does our president’s. Sure, some very intelligent students may not be able to get a scholarship, while some less-than-average students may have parents who can afford a top university. Some parents may not be fit to help pay for college, but some parents may have children who do not want to go to college. What about this good oldfashioned capitalism? Is anything wrong with that?

Vice president hopeful Paul Ryan proposed a budget plan to the House of Representatives where up to one million lowincome students will be prevented from receiving the Pell Grant.

Is his plan leaving us out in the cold? But would Obama’s plan help our economy?

Obama’s “Pay as You Earn”

plan caps student loan repayment at 10 percent of monthly income and it breaks down benefits depending on where someone lives.

In other words, the amount you pay back monthly is proportional to how much you earn.

This sounds great, but I don’t think the numbers add up. Someone help me, but if someone’s education cost $150,000 and they got a job that pays $48,000 their first year, they would pay roughly $4,800 a year. According to my arithmetic, unless they receive the ideal salary increments and promotions, it would take approximately 30 years to pay off their loans. Will everyone who graduates have that ideal job?

Doesn’t it sound like a program called Social Security? Will it too run out of funds?

Rather than looking for the wrong and right answer, I believe the question is if the people are ready to give up on their president.

Jocelyn Choi, an Applied Linguistcs major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Keep Calm And Continue To Rock On Why a little bit of music is good on a daily basis

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ut of the five senses, listening is a top priority in the way we communicate. As a society, we

all want to be heard.

We attempt to understand others while trying to convey what is going on in our own minds. Without communication of any kind, nothing would be accomplished.

Whether it is through our body language, texting or through images, we all express ourselves in innumerable ways.

Of all the forms, music is one of the truest and most enjoyable.

Music and sound surround our lives. We use it to celebrate, heal, grieve and remember.

Every emotion in the spectrum can be linked to music in some way.

It is part of our culture and our identities. From listening to your brother’s amateur garage band to seeing a famous pianist play a live performance, music can allow our souls to go to a special place within our mind and hearts.

The most powerful emotions are connected to hearing music.

The unparalleled thing about music is that it is not limited to who we are or where we happen to be in our lives. Strong memories can be conjured up through music.

Deep emotions are closely related to a significant piece. Out of all the biggest musical genres, I would have to say punk rock and alternative have had the most impact in my life.

Punk spiked in popularity in the 1970s and is a dying concept

in today’s generation. When it comes to the fundamentals of punk rock, people seem to think of it as an expression of rebellious teenagers who have an excuse to act out, do drugs and cause problems.

Its rise in popularity brought out the wild side of youth, but I look at it as something completely different. To me, it is a declaration of independence and idealizes individual freedom.

The punk rock bands I grew up with caused me to question the world around me and to open up my mind.

It is an expression of being put down in this world and how unfair life as a teenager is. The popular music on the radio comes along with a different image than what punk rock is all about.

I view today’s pop music as just “a pretty face” for big record companies. Many companies mask other talents by flashing

a good looking celebrity to the masses.

Some people are pleased when listening to popular music, but I can honestly say I do not understand it, and have always looked towards older generations’ musical influences.

Regardless of my personal belief, all kinds of music have some sort of influence on us.

Music is a powerful symbol in society. It has had an impact on us for as long as the history of mankind goes back and is a sign of the times we live in today.

Everyone should take a little time out of our everyday lives to listen to music. Whether it is classical or rap, we can all express ourselves and seek refuge in knowing that our minds and souls have an outlet to communicate with the outside world.

Sherry Jeong, a Math major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Obama Built On Rage Brings On A Better Debate The president bites back during the second presidential debate

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esterday evening’s broadcast of the Presidential debate was blatant evidence that President Alexa coppola Obama Columnist was well aware of his fatally fatigued performance during the previous structured argument session.

He was so aware, in fact, that he made a conscious effort to personify exactly the opposite of what embodied his lackluster showmanship the first time around. It was satiating, at the very least, to see the President actually enraged by what Mitt Romney had to say.

Obama seemed not only looked angry while Romney was debating, but it showed in his wording as well. Obama seemed genuinely mad or synonymously passionate about the issues brought to

the table.

Unlike the first debate, the table only exists figuratively. The layout this time was tableless, and each candidate had only a stool for resting and a microphone. If they didn’t have the floor, literally, they would rest their thoughts, as well as laurels, on the stools provided.

This format particularly lent itself to more of an argumentative setting than that of the first debate. The two men were able, and even did at one point, to approach each other and stood face to face, not inched, scowling and simultaneously stating their unique cases.

Even the president himself admitted that his first go around with Mr. Romney was rather lackluster. He changed his seemingly disinterested attitude to overly cautious manners and too much respect for his opponent’s allotted time to state his case. But we really know that he felt the crushing guilt of a stereotype created by hard working bread winners keeping at the top of their prior-

ity list, not their spouse or significant other, but rather their occupation. This carries particularly significant weight on the day of his wedding anniversary. Let us be honest with ourselves, infinite happy anniversaries on national television does not equate to a romantic dinner for two, even if your husband is the President.

Luckily for the President, a wedding anniversary, in most cases, happens only once a year.

His daughters’ birthdays are in June and July, and Michelle’s in January, so this time there were minimal possibilities for familial or relationship routed distractions.

Obama knew this, and didn’t let any factor, not even Romney speaking, get in the way of his major arguments. Using many points that he was criticized for not utilizing in Colorado, the President identified Romney as the privatizing corporate profiteer that he actually is.

It is quite true that Romney’s economic agenda is frighteningly akin to that of George W. Bush,

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and Obama made this clear to the American public.

In both domestic and foreign relations, Obama pointed out the flaws in what Romney says he will do as president, and what he has done so far in those respects, as a governor and as man of business. Mitt Romney did what he could, employing redundant theories of a failed presidency by Mr. Obama and discussing subjects like China halfheartedly without discussing his actual past dealings with China.

Overall, it is the voice of the current president that will narrate the recollections of this debate. His gestures and arguments, while perhaps slightly combative, were compelling, factual and most importantly, memorable. Now we can look at both performances and deduce from these that not only is the president active, aggressive and incredibly passionate, but he is also exceptionally polite.

Alexa Coppola, a Fine Arts major, is in her third year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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Columns are written by individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Montclarion staff.

OPINION 15 One Man’s Journey Through the Beard Hair-Time Continuum October 18,2012 • The Montclarion

11 weeks of home grown facial perfection Levon as we last left him:

Week 9 As the weeks continue to pass, so Levon Syers does the columnist chance of finding repose in this terrifying journey into the unknown. What you are about to read is for educational purposes only, and should not be tested by anyone under any circumstances…

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Week 10: My beard wanted to forward an apology to all hockey fans that are disheartened by the NHL’s lockout and subsequent postponement. Part of this was caused by the previous crash in the marketing communities when I chose to sell a few strands of my beard hair online.

CNN, NBC, Fox, ABC, Fox News Channel, C-SPAN and MSNBC wanted my beard to moderate the presidential elections two nights ago. My beard refused on the premise that none of the current candidates have facial hair, and therefore must logically be lacking the manhood necessary to run a country.

Furthering my existential study of the beard and its affect on my person (I call it “hairexistentialism”), I went on another

camping venture this weekend out in the lovely Adirondacks.

Faced with frigid weather and pelting rain, I wanted to push the physical capabilities of my body by going out to retrieve wood (as opposed to using my beard hair as fuel the other week). I had no axe, however, and was forced to carry on into the wilderness with a linoleum knife. The New York Forest Preserve along with 20 forest rangers came to investigate the region after noticing that a quarter of the forest mysteriously went missing this weekend. The only thing they were able to find was a linoleum knife.

I no longer see in the color spectrum of “Roy G. Biv,” but one that consists of brown furry blotches with a reddish brown hue. I call this new spectrum “BEARD” (Brown is Everywhere, AHHHH, there’s Red DER too).

I watched “Star Wars” the other day for probably the 20th time. I finally understood why Obi-Wan Kenobi says to Darth Vader toward the end, “Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” He was obviously referencing the power of his beard, which is the only true way to “the force.”

NASA built a spacecraft that consisted solely of beard hair, resulting in an indestructible machine capable of being in three places simultaneously. It was also an incredibly soft machine. My beard hair suggested to NASA engineers the proper mixture of ingredients to condition the giant beard craft(s) with.

The Law of Conservation of Mass states, “...matter can neithere be created nor destroyed, unless there is beard hair pres-

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ent.”

As the month of October progresses, I value what little sanity my brain has each day, and hope that I will have the mental prowess to continue my recording my thoughts in this very real, very stable and very hairy manner.

Power to the people— with the beards.

Week 11: A choir of angels, their cherubic voices creating a symphony of inescapable light, graced me with their presence this morning after I decided to weave a patch of beard hair into the Scrunchy I used to wash myself with. If I knew beforehand that by undertaking this experiment I would end up looking like “Powder” for the rest of the afternoon, I might have thought otherwise. This lesson has undoubtedly been learned.

I started entertaining the notion of eye beards the other day, eye lashes that utilize the power of beard hair in order to create amazing effects for both the person’s looks and their literal vision. By braiding beard hair into someone’s eye lashes, I do believe that x-ray vision may very well be possible. Everyone would be beautiful in a world with beard hair eyelash extensions.

A tarantula with beard hair grafts escaped from a science facility in Tuscon, Ariz. earlier this week. Forces from the Middle East have been pulled out entirely in order to assist combating the tarantula, who has not only grown to the size of a bear,

but can generate static electricity shock waves through beard friction.

The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary definition of a beard reads, “The single most definitive answer to the world and human existence; e.g. ‘There is no Oxford, only beard.’”

The other day while I was eating cereal, I managed to accidentally eat one of my beard hairs.

After top medical researchers conducted extensive testing on me, they’ve concluded that beard hair can and will cure all stomach ailments, including cancerous afflictions.

If Harrison Ford didn’t cut off his beard in “The Fugitive,” the movie would have ended thirty minutes in with Dr. Kimble flying away after jumping from that drainage pipe, leaving a very stupefied Tommy Lee Jones in his wake.

My neighbor’s dog has incessantly been barking for the past two months. After mixing some beard hair into a ham sandwich that was covertly snuck into his cage one night, I am now able to enjoy that Doberman’s true tenor during his performances of “The Marriage of Figaro” which is now a bi-weekly occurrence.

An archeologist in the Republic of Georgia recently discovered cave drawings dating back to the Paleolithic Era. They were mainly of beards. I believe that I will use this information in my thesis, wherein it suggests that without beard hair civilization, as we know it, would have not existed.

Levon Syers, an English major, is in his first year as columnist for The Montclarion.

Now You’re A Just College That I Use To Know Contrast between Marlboro and Montclair Mark ludas Columnist

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y first college had 350 students, about 50 of whom studied abroad. It was called Marlboro College, and it was founded on a hill in Marlboro, Vermont in 1946.

It was and is well known for its annual Marlboro Music Festival, which has hosted Yo-Yo Ma, Pablo Casals and Joshua Bell among other classical music luminaries.

The classroom buildings were all pre-war. They creaked and smelled of old wood.

Most of the dorms were built in the early 1960s, all knotty pine and steam heaters that whistled and sighed throughout the six-month wintertime.

One year, we received three feet of snow during the first snowfall. A month later, two more feet. However, classes were never canceled. This was Vermont, after all.

In my first semester, I took one class entirely focused on Aristotle and another on Euripides.

In my fiction workshop, all the students read everyone’s short stories every week.

An entire story seems like a lot to read and it was, but there

were only eight people in the class, so we managed.

The largest class I attended in my two-and-a-half semesters contained 17 people. It was an English class called Writing Across the Disciplines, and was taught by Laura Stevenson, who was deaf and dyslexic. A typist would type everything anyone said onto a projected computer screen.

When you met with her, you never spoke. You wrote your thoughts onto a computer screen.

It was disarming, and yet you felt extra free to speak your mind to her.

At Marlboro, there were no Gen-Ed classes. None. You spent the first year or two deciding what your interests are, and the third narrowing them down.

Then, in order to graduate from Marlboro, rather than choosing a major, during your fourth year you created what’s called your Plan.

A Plan always involved a 100-page paper on a subject of the student’s choice, from 17th century Dutch music to combinatorial mathematics to Kierkegaard to typography. Film students made feature films as their Plans, which other film students would work on for class credit throughout the semester.

One student built and lived in a treehouse as part of his

Plan.

Policies on campus were entirely decided upon by the students, but there was no “student government.” Every week, a town meeting was held in the dining hall where students discussed and voted on what they wanted changed.

Here’s one example of student-implemented policy: If you were caught with drugs or alcohol, there was a $5 fine. Parking tickets also carried a fee of $5 (which didn’t deter some people from parking “illegally”).

Students regularly had parties, which had to be cleared with the building manager, which was always another student, that is, you walked up to the manager, ran it by him or her, and it was then written on a schedule, and that was it.

A person could have a friend’s band play in a dorm. It happened all the time. My band, Rocket Surgery, played there twice after I left Marlboro.

Once, a student got Howard Zinn to come to campus. In fact, the students organized nearly all the campus entertainment.

I attended more than one Gender Bender Ball while I was there, and yes, I did cross-dress.

There were those students who entertained themselves. A BB gun and a fire extinguisher were two illicit options on memorable

occasions. The perpetrators were tried in Student Court. One student got expelled.

It was not a cheap private college, but what is? Healthcare, books and food were all included in your fees. Work-study was widely available, from the bookstore to the library. Also, the library was open 24 hours a day.

Once a semester, every student did Kitchen Duty, which involved cleaning up the Dining Hall after a meal or working in the kitchen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were served at a specific time each day, with brunch on Sundays.

Aramark provided the food at Marlboro, and there were always several vegetarian and vegan options. There was free coffee and tea everyday for about 18 hours a day. There was free soda and juice 24 hours a day.

Marlboro was like a sleepaway camp where you dreamed your dreams and then studied them. It was such a unique and special place, almost crazy, and I left for personal reasons after only a year and a half.

It was an educational experience I’ll never lose, for never were new perspectives, ideas and sensations of knowledge more encouraged or rewarded.

Mark Ludas, an English major, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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Bursting Bubbles at Homecoming “Foam Party” leaves attendees disappointed Foam woes or bubble bliss at Homecoming?

Jessica Weinberg Staff Writer

Homecoming 2012 at Montclair State University began with a bang. This year, students were given the raving experience of their life when the school Photo courtesy of Carley Hussain threw a “foam party” hostFrost ruins bubble bliss at “Foam Party.” ed by DJ Spinbad, a radio and club DJ whose experito have the party begin a litwould look awesome in paint. ence includes WWPR and tle later. The event started at The event was dynamic and WHTZ in New York City.

6 p.m. and ended around 10 had a lot of students thrilled.

Students came out to p.m. Some students couldn’t “Though the foam party celebrate wearing their hotmake it due to classes. was a cool event, and there test brightly-colored outfits “I remember waiting outwas a decent amount of that included hats, glasses side on line for over an hour people, Mglow last year and glow sticks. This addat MGlow because there definitely was my favorite.” ed tons of flair to the event. were so many students atsaid sophomore Dana Taylor.

The beginning of the tending. This year, not even Overall, the event was night started off with hip-hop half of my grade went to the okay. Maybe for next year, and a mix of pop, which later foam party. I think the paint the SGA can get a DJ that led to some electronic music. theme was an excellent idea is well-known in order to It was freezing outside, esand should be brought back have more students come pecially for those who wore to Montclair,” said sophoout and celebrate or posshorts, leggings or cut up shirts more Nafisatu Zubairu. sibly redo the paint theme. and got soaked with foam.

I agree with Nafisatu.

It was also extremely There weren’t as many The paint theme in a sense cold and many people got attendants as there were was like Dayglow, which is sick afterwards, so maybe last spring. Last year, Monta huge event hosted around the school can invest in inclair threw a paint parthe United States. However, door heating supplies for ty called Mglow, which tickets ran out fast and many future outdoor events. had students going wild. people didn’t get a chance I personally enjoyed the to experience it. I remember paint party a lot more belast year, many of my friends cause there was more school spent so much time putting spirit. Another suggestion is together unique outfits that

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Broadway Dazzles With A Childhood Fantasy A look at the fairy tale Peter and the Starcatcher

Kelly McGeary Staff Writer

When I was a little girl, my younger brothers and I would reenact our favorite fairy tales in our living room. Using an assortment of household items like broomsticks, couch cushions and the inextinguishable wonderment that is a child’s imagination, we were princes and princesses, monsters and fairies or whatever else we could possibly think of. With this same simplistic, innocent sense of wonder, the cast of the outstanding Broadway hit Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of Peter Pan like it’s never been told before, bringing you to the Neverland that you never knew.

The play, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice, is based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s New York Times best-selling novel Peter and the Starcatchers.

Peter and the Starcatcher tells the enchanting story of how a pitiful orphan would become one of history’s most mischievous, lovable children. However, this isn’t the Pater Pan you’re used to.

There is no Wendy, Michael or John, and Peter isn’t the little flying imp who cannot

This stage adaptation doesn’t disappoint! keep track of his shadow.

The story even happens before thimble-kisses, even before the blood-thirsty Captain Hook. With the help of a spunky little girl named Molly and a mysterious substance called “starstuff,” the cast of the 5-time Tony Award winning production sheds a whole new light on this beloved fairy-tale.

The audience filled the seats of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The curtains were drawn revealing an empty stage replicating the deck of old ship covered with nets, pulleys and wooden crates. As I looked around, I admired the embellished borders of the stage which were covered in intricate carvings of figurines, planets and stars painted in bril-

liant burgundies and golds, all of which surrounded an enormous golden pineapple at the central highest point of the room (yes, I said giant pineapple). Without any sort of music playing, curtains drawing or even a darkening of the house lights, the cast of pirates, sailors and children ran onto the center of the stage and the play began.

I swear, if I had blinked at the wrong moment, I would have missed the first few moments, but a few moments is all it took to become completely immersed in the world that the cast created.

The entire first act tells how a group of orphan boys aboard a pirate ship cross paths with another. One contains Molly and her father, a pair of “starcatchers” who are try-

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ing to transport a crate across the ocean filled with a mysterious and highly magical substance called “starstuff.”

The vibrant, infectious energy of the actors helped them play a large variety of characters and inanimate objects, as they transformed from singing pirates and overprotective nannies to playful children and viciously silly savages, and even from the creaky floorboards of an old ship to the merciless waves of a storm at sea.

Although the characters range in age from young boys to weathered pirates, the pace and spirited imagination of the cast makes it seem as if the entire play were being told by a group of rowdy, oddly talented children.

Although Peter and the Star-

catcher is not a musical, the beginning of Act II included the entire motley bunch of pirates dressed as magical mermaids in a full song-and-dance number complete with a choreographed kick line, and this was even before the curtains opened. After this side-splitting vaudeville-style dance routine, the curtains opened to reveal the vibrant colorful island that would eventually become the celebrated Neverland in a setting that would only be seen in a bright-eyed child’s wildest imagination.

Peter and the Starcatcher did what my brothers and I could have only dreamed of doing, capturing the innocence and wide-eyed sense of excitement that a child has when they tell their favorite story and bringing it to a big Broadway stage.

With a set of hilarious larger-than-life characters, an incredibly innovative atmosphere and an awesome twist on one of the most beloved children’s tales of all time, Peter and the Starcatcher provides an incredible experience for adventurers of all ages.

I give it five stars and demand all who are interested to get their tickets soon. The show’s final performance is Jan. 20. Like Peter’s illustrious “starstuff,” this show is a treasure that you’ll want to discover for yourself.

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Cosplayers and Gamers Blissfully Unite The 7th annual New York Comic Con Mike Bufis and Scout Schiro Contributing Writers

The 7th annual New York Comic Con occurred this past weekend, Oct. 11–14, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Some well-known entertainers that appeared were Sean Astin (“Lord of the Rings”), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Adam West and Burt Ward (the 1960s “Batman” TV series).

There was also the annual appearance of legendary comic book Photos courtesy of Michael Bufis creator Stan Lee. Most attractions This stage adaptation doesn’t disappoint! were featured every day. These cosplayers.

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Chill Vibes at Annual Punk Art Showcase Gallery U keeps skater subculture “decked out”

The next is happening on Nov. 17 at Idle Hands Bar in New York and will also serve as The Fresh’s winter clothing release party.

Jason hopes to continue to host fun events for the niche community of artists, skaters, punk kids and sneaker heads. Events like these are only word of mouth, so keep an eye out for the next event sponsored by The Fresh Clothing.

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The Fresh Social Club Art Show, held on Oct. 11 at Gallery U in Montclair, was a radical showing of punk and skate art from local artists. Contributing artists to the show included Jason Soroka, Samuel Frisch, Max Rauch, Robert Scheuerman, Ryan Siegel and Andrew Nisivoccia. Pieces ranged from photography to screen-prints to even “decked out” skateboard decks.

All artwork was put up for sale, and all proceeds from each sale will be donated to Universal Institute Rehab.

With plenty of food, good music and chill vibes, this art show was a cool gathering of local supporters of the art and punk scene.

Local Montclair residents, friends, family and true punk/ skate enthusiasts made appearances throughout the night, and many hope to see events like these in the future.

Jason Saroka, the curator at the event, is also the founder of The Fresh Clothing and The Social Club. “The Fresh Social Club is a monthly party,” said Jason. Each social club event will be held at a different location.

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Club Soccer Closes Out Inaugural Season Levon Syers Staff Writer

The season closer for the Montclair State University Women’s Soccer Club proved to be quite fruitful as they went on to defeat Fordham University with a final score of 3-2 at West Side Park in Newark this past weekend. The game marked the end of their debut season, based within the Northeast Division of the newly established Women’s Region One Collegiate Club Soccer League (WROCCSL).

Both clubs came into the game with an aggressive edge, an edge that lasted up until its final seconds. Nicole Cartier and Moira Anthony were able to score the two goals needed in the second half in order to pull in front of Fordham, and with the competition unyielding, defensive strategy was introduced to secure the win.

Considering that this is their very first year, the win against Fordham University—a club unbeaten in the past two years—has proven to be the season milestone and a subsequent source of inspiration for everyone on the Red Hawks’ roster, including club founder Kristen Maday.

Up until this year, sophomore Kristen Maday had been working on starting the Women’s Soccer Club at MSU. After the long and arduous process leading up to this season, the win seemed to be an especially gratifying one for her.

She had the following to say regarding the season overall, “I was told coming into this that the first year would be hard. That was true. Obviously, I wanted to win, but mainly I wanted to play again and provide this mentality for the other girls as well. My expectations for next season are set high. After seeing us all perform against Fordham, I know we can beat the majority of the other teams. We have a bunch of tal-

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After its inaugural seaosn, the women’s club soccer team has high hopes for the years to come. The team finished 2-3-1 and looks to improve next year. ented girls that work well together.”

Though the club ended their season with a 2-3-1 record, Maday is incredibly optimistic regarding their future. “Montclair State University Girl’s Club Soccer has people who have a whole lot of desire to work hard, play and win. I am already planning next season and am extremely hopeful to see what it has to offer.”

Sophomore Moira Anthony also had positive thoughts regarding the season and her new teammates: “This is the first year that Girls’ Club Soccer team has existed, so I am happy to be able to watch it grow as an organization. I just wanted to have fun, and that is exactly what I did.

This team was such a great group of girls and we worked well together.”

Working well together seemed to be the key development for the Red Hawks this season, which personified in the win against Fordham.

Graduate Student Julie Kreger, who works at Campus Recreation’s Club Sports Department, shares the girls’ hope and excitement for the club. Being a recent addition to Campus Recreation, Kreger has helped organize many of the Club Sports events this fall, and expressed her respect for the teams and players that dedicated time and effort into creating a great college environment. “It is occasionally difficult to get a new club up and running, but many of them this year have great leaders who have put in a lot of time and effort in making their clubs into a success.”

Kreger also commented on the trajectory of Club Sports, which has seen a large increase in activity this year. “I think Club Sports will continue to grow throughout the year and we will have at least four new clubs by next year, if not more. I am very optimistic in hav-

ing the awareness of Club Sports grow around campus and having more and more students become involved with the program.”

If you would like to find out more about either the Montclair State University Women’s Club Soccer team or Club Sports at Campus Recreation, you may do so by visiting their website at http://www.montclair. edu/campusrec/club_sports/.

You may also contact Club Sports by email (msuclubsports@gmail.com), or by calling their office at (973)-655-3346.

Volleyball Loses Two Straight Rich Efrus Staff Writer

Last Thursday evening, the Red Hawks looked to win their third straight match at home against the Western Connecticut State Colonials. The Colonials came into the match coming off two straight wins of their own. Unfortunately for the Red Hawks, they would see their two-game win streak snapped in straight sets as the Colonials prevailed 25-21, 25-14 and 25-17. The Red Hawks are now 20-9 on the season while the Colonials improved to 13-10 with their third straight win.

In the first set, MSU had a 10-6 advantage in the set, which later turned into a 14-11 lead. Western Connecticut quickly regained their composure, scoring the next six points to jump out in front 1714. Paxton Thornton served an ace to extend the lead to 20-15 for the Colonials. Nina Wojtkiewicz padded the lead by registering three straight kills to make the score 23-17. The Red Hawks were not able to come back in the set and found themselves down 1-0.

In the second set, the Colonials carried over their good team play from the first set and had a 10-2 lead. The Red Hawks would narrow the score to 17-11 after a kill from Marta Topor, but it was not enough.

The Colonials finished the set 2514 on a kill from Heather Williams.

Although they kept it close at the start of the third set, the Red Hawks found themselves down 17-7 after a six-point run from the Colonials.

Down 20-9, the Red Hawks never

gave up and scored five straight points. Megan Cockcroft contributed three kills in the run. Western Connecticut State ended up winning the set 25-17 and the match 3-0.

Nicole Wojtowicz and Dana Mcnish played well for the Red Hawks.

Wojtowicz registered six kills and Mcnish had five. Angela Campo assisted on 17 points and Kaitlyn Irwin had 13 digs. For the match, the teams were tied nine times and there were five lead changes.

After the match, setter Angela Campo tried to stay positive despite the loss. “Western Connecticut is a strong team and the loss was tough but hopefully it will help us prepare for our next game against Rowan University.”

On Tuesday evening at the Panzer Athletic Center the Red Hawks took on the Rowan University Professors in a NJAC match. MSU went into the match coming off the tough loss against the Western Connecticut State Colonials.

Looking to bounce back with a win, the Red Hawks played a good match, but it would not be enough, as Rowan prevailed in straight sets to beat the Red Hawks. Rowan improved to 19-8 on the season and 5-1 in NJAC play. The Red Hawks suffered only their 10th loss of the season for a 20-10 overall record.

They are 3-4 in conference play.

In the first set, the Red Hawks found themselves down only 13-11 after a kill by Alyssa Batiste, but unfortunately that was the closest they got in the set. Rowan went on to extend their lead to 16-12, and then 20-13. Katie Havlicek added another kill for Rowan to make the score 22-16. She also scored the set point

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After a lack-luster season last year, the Red Hawks have managed to catch everybody off guard with their consistent and dominant play and Rowan took a 1-0 advantage in the match by winning the set 25-17.

The second set was much closer than the first, with the two teams seeing seven ties. With the score tied 17-17, it was either teams set for the taking. The Red Hawks, however, could not capitalize on the chance to take the second set and tie the match 1-1. Rowan scored the next six points to take a 23-17 lead in the set, which resulted in a 25-20 win and a 2-0 advantage in the match.

Rowan came out in the third set on fire. They had a commanding 10-2 lead after Lauren Ruffalo served six straight points. The Red Hawks never stopped fighting as they scored six of the next seven points to pull within a 3 point lead.

During the run, Marta Topor registered three straight kills. The Rowan University Profs regained their composure and went on an

eight-point run to take a 23-12 lead.

The Profs won the set and the match after Dakota Oeskovic and Morgan Mende combined on a block. The final score of the set was 25-17.

Sisters Danielle and Katie Havlicek were stand outs for the Rowan Profs. They combined for 20 kills and six blocks in the match.

Nikki Binetti also helped the team with 10 kills of her own. Lauren Ruffalo had 14 digs and Nicole Ciandella assisted on 32 points.

For the Red Hawks, Topor, Girgus and Mcnish combined for 22 kills.

Setter Angela Campo registered 25 assists and 5 digs. Libero Kaitlyn Irwin led all Red Hawks with 17 digs.

The Montclair State Red Hawks will return to action on Thursday, Oct. 18 in a NJAC matchup against Rutgers-Newark. That match has a 7:00 p.m. start time and will be a home match for the Red Hawks.

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Rookie QBs Proving They’re Here to Stay Taylor Zuppa Staff Writer

During the NFL opening weekend, a record-setting five rookie quarterbacks started for their respective teams. These rookies are Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, the Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill, the Cleveland Browns’ Brandon Weeden, Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins and number one draft pick Andrew Luck, selected by the Indianapolis Colts.

Before the start of this season, the most rookies to start an opening weekend was three, and that was in the 1960s. Back then, it was rare for a rookie to start in any position, let alone quarterback.

Now more than ever, quarterbacks are coming out of college ready to dive right into the game. With last year’s performances by the Cincinnati Bengals’ Andy Dalton, who took his team to the playoffs, and the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton, who broke almost every rookie record there was to break, there were bound to be high expectations for this year’s crop of rookies as well.

The biggest surprise has come from the Seahawks’ Russell Wilson, who beat out veteran Matt Flynn for the starting spot in the preseason. Wilson is currently the smallest quarterback in the NFL, standing at 5’11” and barely able to peer over his offensive line. But Wilson has proven that size means nothing to him, taking the Seahawks to 4-2 going into week 7. Wil-

son has passed for over 1,000 yards and has 8 touchdowns already, the most out of all the rookies.

The Seahawks have already faced and readily handled some tough opponents, such as the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers (despite the questionable victory), and with Wilson as their guy, plus a solid defense and good running game, the Seahawks could have a dynamic season.

Miami Dolphins rookie Ryan Tannehill is another story.

After a very average start to the season, with two overtime losses to the Jets and the Cardinals, most expected Tannehill to be in the second tier of rookies, underneath guys like Luck and RG3. Tannehill, however, is slowly developing into what the Dolphins need. Tannehill shows little hesitation in the pocket and is starting to minimize his errors, throwing two touchdowns and no interceptions in his last two games. With a few tweaks here and there, the Dolphins could come back from their bye week swinging.

Cleveland Browns Brandon Weeden faces a challenge that none of the other rookies have: his age. Now 29 years old, Weeden played a few years of professional baseball before attending Oklahoma State. Given the average age most quarterbacks retire, Weeden has about five good years on him, if that. Is that enough time for serious development and improvement in a franchise that needs it?

So far, Weeden has shown that he’s struggling with his decision making, throwing 10 pickoffs so far in six games. Granted, Weeden has

limited weapons in his offense with the exception of running back Trent Richardson. The Browns are 1-5 and in last place in the AFC North.

Weeden faces fellow rookie Andrew Luck this weekend in Indianapolis.

Luck, who’s expectations may be higher than any other rookie’s, has at times shown why he was the number one pick, and at some other times been questionable. So far, Luck has had some struggles with his passing. He’s thrown at least one interception in four of his last five games. He maneuvers incredibly well in the pocket, but has made some hasty decisions that have led to big errors, including multiple picks in the red zone.

Like Weeden, Luck has very little to work with on his offense, save for veteran receiver Reggie Wayne, and his offensive line has some holes to fill. The Colts are in the midst of rebuilding their franchise

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with Luck as their centerpiece, and despite some shakiness, Luck still shows a lot of poise, promise and potential that could make this team extremely powerful in the future.

Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III was the Washington Redskin’s answered prayer after a dynamic first game against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. Since then, RG3 has been projected to be the “next Cam Newton,” alluding to Newton’s record-breaking rookie season.

RG3 shows the same kind of running ability that Newton did with 379 rushing yards. However, RG3 is showing some rookie mistakes just like the rest. When things begin to shake up, it affects his performance. He is less consistent than Luck is, sometimes making the big play and sometimes losing it. All eyes are on RG3 as he looks to give Washington a winning season.

Fantasy Football: Start or Sit? Mike Pendleton Staff Writer

Week seven in the NFL has a lot of divisional rivalry games as well as some really bad teams playing more really bad teams. After my latest article which called out Dez Bryant, Jordy Nelson and Darren McFadden, they all came out and performed for a combined six touchdowns. But as we are here for week seven, here is the top quarterback, running back and wide receiver you should start this week.

2) Tie: Adrian Peterson/ Trent Richardson: Both running backs are a must start for me this week and the only reason I don’t put Richardson by himself is because he’s battling a rib cartilage injury and his official game status is uncertain at the time of publication. With that being said, if Richardson is not starting, or even playing for that matter, Peterson may be the best back this week. It’s true he hasn’t scored since Week one, but he’s carried the ball on nearly every single play this season (except for Percy Harvin’s great runs).

Arizona is 19th in rushing defense, while for Richardson, all that needs to be said is look at what Shonn Greene did against the Colts.

While I have been nice to the above players, here are three that you normally would play in your roster except for this week and I will be mean about it.

this may seem, the Seahawks may have just as good of a defense as the 49ers, and they play each other this week. While their secondary is getting most of the attention, especially corner Richard Sherman who called out Tom Brady, this defense as a whole ranks second in rushing yards allowed per game. I’m not even considering Frank Gore this week.

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1) Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants: The Redskins are ranked last in passing defense and Manning finally has healthy receivers. This game should not only be a great NFC East matchup, but fantasy gold for Manning owners. Whether it will be Victor Cruz or Hakeem Nicks catching passes, someone will be open.

Also, don’t be surprised if Ahmad Bradshaw catches one as well.

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3) AJ Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals: He may just be the best wide receiver in football this year.

He has six touchdowns in the last five weeks and will face a Steelers defense with no Troy Polamalu. AJ Green hasn’t gone past nine receptions this year, but I could certainly see a 10 catch game for at least 100 yards and at least one touchdown.

The Green-Dalton connection is turning out surprisingly well.

1) Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers: This has to prove how much I’ve been disappointed

by Newton, my personal favorite player in the NFL. Not only was he featured on my Top five busts of the season so far, but now I won’t even play him against the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. That’s because the Cowboys rank first in the league for passing yards allowed per game at 182. With only one wide receiver making plays (Steve Smith), I don’t see Newton returning to last year’s form this week.

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2) Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers: As surprising as

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3) Brandon Lloyd, WR, New England Patriots: I’m not just putting him in here because I’m a Jets fan and I’m blinded by their performance last week, especially since I was in attendance. Or am I? The Jets (without Revis) shut down the NFL’s leader in receiving yards per game, Reggie Wayne.

Normally, I would say beware of Tom Brady after getting upset by the Seahawks because he’s angry, but then again, the Jets are angrier. A win against the Colts looks nice, but a win against the Patriots will get them their respect they want. To do so, they must take out Lloyd. The Patriots are coming back from a cross-country trip, Lloyd is banged up and only one touchdown on the season? Sit him.

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The Montclarion • October 18, 2012

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Football NJAC

Overall

Cortland

5-0

5-1

Rowan

4-0

5-1

Kean

4-0

4-2

MSU

3-2

3- 4

Brockport

2-3

4-3

TCNJ

1-3

2-4

Morrisville

1-3

1-5

W. Paterson

0-4

2-4

West. Conn.

0-5

0-6

This Week 10/27 @ West. Conn.

1 p.m.

Last Week 10/13 MSU 24, TCNJ 14

Men’s Soccer

Who’s Hot This Week

MSU RU-Camden RU-Newark Ramapo Kean W. Paterson Stockton NJCU TCNJ Rowan

NJAC

Overall

7-1 4-2-1 4-3 4-3 4-3 3-3-1 2-5-1 2-4 2-5 1-4-1

15 - 1 11 - 2 -2 11 - 6 7-6-1 8-7 6-6-1 6-7-2 11 - 6 6 - 10 6-7-2

This Week 10/20 @ Wesley 10/24 vs. Ramapo

Bill Roman Running Back — Football Roman played an integral role in the Red Hawks’ win over the Lions. Roman ran for 126 and two touchdowns on the day, including a 66-yard run on MSU’s first play of the second half.

Stefanie Gomes Forward — Soccer Gomes recorded the first hat trick of her career last week as she helped lead the Red Hawks to two NJAC victories. Gomes now leads the team with 26 points and is tied for most goals on the team with 11. Gomes is also ranked third in the NJAC for both points and goals.

Last Week 10/13 MSU 1, NJCU 0 10/15 MSU 8, NYU 0

Women’s Soccer MSU Rowan TCNJ Stockton Kean W. Paterson RU-Newark NJCU Ramapo RU-Camden

NJAC

Overall

6-1 6-1 5-1-1 5-1-1 4-1-2 3-4 1-5-1 1-6 1-6 0-6-1

13 - 1 - 1 11 - 2 12 - 1 - 1 13 - 2 - 2 10 - 3 - 2 6-7-2 4 - 12 - 1 6-9-2 4-8 3 - 12 - 1

This Week 10/20 @ Stockton 10/24 @ Ramapo

Women’s Soccer vs. Stockton October 20, 6:00 p.m.

The Red Hawks will take on the Ospreys in their second-tolast game of the season. MSU is currently tied for the NJAC lead.

For updates, check out: www.montclairathletics.com and @TheMontclarion on Twitter

6 p.m.

4 p.m.

Last Week 10/10 MSU 4, Kean 3 (OT) 10/13 MSU 5, NJCU 2

Field Hockey NJAC

Game of the Week

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Overall

MSU

4-0

14 - 1

Rowan

3-1

11 - 4

TCNJ

4-2

13 - 2

W. Paterson

3-2

5 - 10

Kean

1-3

7-9

Ramapo

1-4

3-8

Stockton

0-4

4 - 11

This Week 10/20 vs. Stockton 10/24 vs. Kean

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Last Week 10/10 MSU 5, FDU 0 10/16 MUS 2, Drew 1

Volleyball NJAC Overall Stockton Rowan Kean RU-Camden MSU RU-Newark Ramapo W. Paterson NJCU

6-0 5-1 5-2 4-2 3-4 2-4 2-4 1-5 0-6

22 - 5 19 - 8 21 - 6 17 - 5 20 - 10 13 - 10 12 - 12 14 - 8 7 - 16

This Week 10/18 vs. RU-Newark 10/22 vs. City College of NY Last Week 10/11 West. Conn. 3, MSU 0 10/16 Rowan 3, MSU 0

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Volleyball Loses Two Straight Matches. p. 20

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Red Hawks Shine in Homecoming Performance Nick Patriarca Assistant Sports Editor

A spirited home crowd of roughly 4,500 was on hand last Saturday to watch the Montclair State Red Hawks football team defeat their archrival The College of New Jersey Lions by a score of 24-14 in the annual Homecoming game. Still filling in for the injured A.J. Scoppa, junior running back Bill Roman rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns as the Red Hawks snapped their two-game losing streak, looking to gain some ground in the NJAC standings.

The Lions took possession on their own nine after an MSU punt for their first drive of the game. They drove 63 yards down the field before senior quarterback Daniel Dugan threw his first interception of the game to junior safety Matt Mancino.

They would commit another turnover on the next drive as a fumble forced by junior linebacker Adnan Sakiri was recovered by fellow junior linebacker Marc Aspinwall. The Red Hawks turned the ensuing possession into a 12-play, 74-yard drive that ended with a two-yard touchdown run by Roman for the first score of the game.

The turnovers continued for the Lions as sophomore defensive lineman Axhi Sakiri recovered a fumble to put the Red Hawks in good field position on the Lions’ 37. However,

they turned the ball back over on just the second play of the drive when a fumble forced by junior linebacker Nick Bricker was recovered by sophomore lineman Thomas Masi.

The Lions would turn this possession into an eight-play, 81-yard drive that culminated with a 16yard touchdown pass from Dugan to senior running back Nicholas Tyson to tie the game in the second quarter.

However, it didn’t take long for momentum to shift back to the Red Hawks’ favor. Freshman receiver Rashad White sent the homecoming crowd into a frenzy on the ensuing kickoff as he returned the ball 91 yards for the go-ahead touchdown just four minutes before halftime, to restore the Red Hawks’ seven-point lead.

The Lions committed their fourth turnover of the half on the following possession, as Dugan lost the football after being sacked by sophomore defensive back Dan Barletta.

The Red Hawks took possession on the Lions’ 45 with two minutes to play and drove 37 yards down the field, finishing the drive with a 35yard field goal by junior kicker John Schubert with 14 seconds remaining. The Red Hawks would head into the locker rooms leading 17-7.

The Lions got the ball to start the second half but were forced into a three-and-out. Roman took the ball on the first play of the following drive and took it 66 yards down the field for a touchdown to make the score 24-7, just over

a minute into the second half.

The Lions fumbled on the following kickoff and the Red Hawk offense was back on the field in excellent field position on the visitor’s 22. However, the Lion defense held strong and a field goal attempt

by Schubert was blocked by junior defensive back Matthew Chierici.

Their defense would bail them out again after another lost fumble in their own territory as senior lineman Thomas Hoppe sacked MSU senior quarterback Drew Cathey to force the Red Hawks into a punting situation. The Lions turned the following possession into a 10play, 80-yard drive that was capped off with a 21-yard touchdown run

by Dugan to cut the lead to 10.

The Lions had a chance to cut further into the MSU lead in the middle of the fourth quarter, driving 50 yards down to the Red Hawks’ 30. However, on a 4th and 3, Tyson was brought down two yards short of the marker by Axhi Sakiri and sophomore defensive back C.J. Conway to force yet another turnover.

This would be the last chance for the Lions as the Red Hawks held on for a 24-14 homecoming win.

The Lions held themselves back by committing seven turnovers

in the loss despite outgaining the Red Hawks by 72 yards offensively.

Roman rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns, including a 66yard touchdown run that solidified the Red Hawks’ second half lead.

Cathey also completed 15 of 26 passes for 145 yards. They were led on the defensive side by Adnan Sakiri who recorded nine tackles, followed closely by Conway with eight, in the winning effort.

Thanks to his 91-yard kickoff return to the endzone, White was named NJAC Special Teams Player of the Week. It was the first kickoff returned for a touchdown for MSU since 2007 and the longest since 2005.

White was not the only freshman to receive honors this week as freshman linebacker Michael Klimek was named NJAC Defensive Rookie of the Week. In just his second start, Klimek recorded seven tackles and made a key fourth quarter interception.

With the win, the Red Hawks improve to 3-4 overall and 3-2 in the NJAC, currently sitting in fourth. They have a bye this upcoming week, but will be back on the road Oct. 27th at Western Connecticut to take on the 0-6 Colonials in another NJAC showdown.

World Series Closer Than We Think Corey Aron Staff Writer

There’s always an empty feeling when your team gets knocked out of the playoffs. As of Tuesday night, the Detroit Tigers are now just one game away from not only making it to the World Series, but by doing so by potentially sweeping the New York Yankees. From 2006 on, Detroit has simply had New York’s number by holding a 9-3 record against them in the postseason. Although the series has not gone in New York’s favor, the games have been relatively close.

The Tigers have been able to manufacture runs in timely situations. Outfielder Delmon Young has greatly contributed by hitting an astounding five postseason home runs in his career against the Yankees. New York, on the other hand, has been struggling throughout the entire postseason.

So much so that the Tigers starting pitchers have kept the Yankees in check by giving up only one run in their last 22 innings.

The Yankees might have lost their privilege to be called “The Bronx Bombers.” It seems as if New York has been focusing too much in try-

ing to hit the long ball, and it’s led to a high rate in striking out. Centerfielder Curtis Granderson has 15 out of the team’s 71 strikeouts.

Second baseman Robinson Cano recently just snapped a 0-29 slump, which ended up being the longest hitless streak in post-season history. Don’t forget, these guys are supposed to be the catalysts that drive the New York offense.

Don’t even get me started on Alex Rodriguez. I just feel bad that the team has him under contract for another five seasons. Also, no offense to OF Raul Ibanez, but the guy is 40 years old and he shouldn’t be the only one that’s able to come up big when the game counts.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to in Game three, but he’s certainly earned his pinstripes, especially after his late heroic home runs this postseason. If all of this wasn’t enough to upset a Yankee fan’s stomach, it was our hearts that literally stopped when we had to see team captain Derek Jeter get carried off the field due to fracturing his ankle on a fielding play.

The guy is a warrior to say the least, and if manager Joe Girardi had asked Jeter the very next day on how he felt, Jeter would have most likely responded by saying, “I’m fine.”

Despite the Yankees being only

one game away from elimination, Girardi said, “The thing that you do is you keep encouraging the guys and you keep telling them, `hey, find a way, find a way to get it done.”

Even though it’s only happened once in postseason history, we can’t forget that, back in 2004, the Boston Red Sox were able to come back from a 0-3 deficit in the ALCS against none other than the Yankees. However, Yankee fans certainly try to forget about that series having ever occurred.

The other thing about being a Yankees fan is that, going into every season, we expect no less than winning a championship.

If there is a team that is worthy of representing the American League, it’s the Detroit Tigers.

It’s hard to beat a team that consists of recent Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera and last season’s Cy Young Award winner and AL MVP Justin Verlander.

The only thing these two players are missing is a World Series ring.

Let’s transition on over to the NLCS, where we have an extraordinary matchup between the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants up against last year’s winners, the St. Louis Cardinals. So far, the series is tied at one game a piece. Kyle Lohse

will go up against San Francisco’s 16-game winner, Matt Cain, for Game three on Wednesday night.

The never-say-die Cardinals were able to make a comeback from trailing by a score of 6-0 against the Washington Nationals in Game five of the ALDS. Meanwhile, the Giants had their backs up against the wall by the Cincinnati Reds, but they managed to have faith in themselves by winning three straight games to advance to the next round.

This series between the two clubs seems to be the more compelling out of the two. It’s bound to at least go to six if not seven games to see which team will represent the National League. My prediction is that the Cardinals will take the series in seven games and will square against the Tigers.

If that’s the case, it will then be a rematch of the 2006 World Series, while also potentially making it the fourth time these two teams would meet in a World Series. Without having to look any further ahead, let’s sit back and enjoy the rest of these two series.